Job Description

Post: Therapeutic Practitioner

Reports to: Service Manager

Location: Mount Lodge, Eastbourne, BN21 , East Sussex

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days' annual leave, pension, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary: 26,208 per annum

Support clients in initiating and/or progressing their recovery journeys so that they can achieve more of their aspirations and potential in life. To assist the Service Manager in maintaining a therapeutic culture and programme by facilitating a range of therapeutic groups, delivering individual key work sessions and administrative duties including report writing. Practitioners are also expected to participate fully in training and supervision sessions.

Primary tasks

To participate in the life of the service as a member of the community in line with CHT's Psychologically Informed Environment model. To facilitate various groups within the community under the supervision of the Team Leader, Service Manager and Community Psychologist To co-produce clear and structured recovery, risk management and move-on plans with clients, working with the client both formally and informally towards their recovery goals To build supportive and therapeutic relationships with clients through dialogue To administer medication according to CHT's policies and procedures Maintain excellent working relationships with Care Teams and Families

1 Therapeutic Practice

To participate in ensuring that the service runs in adherence to CHT's model of service delivery.

To participate in all areas of community life, supporting clients both practically and emotionally in informal and formal settings

To facilitate various groups and meet with a number of clients individually for key work sessions

To aid clients in integrating into the community, both within the service and in the wider community

To promote high levels of client participation in service development and implementation

To attend review meetings for key work clients and prepare progress reports

To work with clients to develop and work towards their recovery plans

To encourage clients in engaging with activities within the service and within the wider community

To participate in formal reflective practice sessions run by the Community Psychologist

To participate in CHT's internal training programme and periodic masterclasses

To administer and support clients with their medication in line with CHT's procedures

To keep in mind the aspects of Safeguarding and work with an understanding of Mental Capacity and Dignity in line with CHT's core framework

To promote equality and diversity in their practice

2 Administration

To share everyday administrative duties including writing up handovers, completing medication records, and various client focused reports

To take the lead on certain administrative roles as directed by the Service Manager such as Medication Management, Health and Safety and Petty Cash

To keep all written records up to date and clearly formulated

To provide regular reports of client progress using outcome measures under the direction of the Service Manager

To co-ordinate the collection and support in analysis of outcome measures

3 External Relations

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Care Teams and Families in support of the clients recovery and in line with their wishes

Organise regular meetings with Care Teams to discuss client progress and present outcome results

To develop links in the wider community to support clients in engaging in meaningful activities such as leisure, employment or education

Comply with CHT's Equal Opportunities Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures Act in the best interests of CHT and its clients, and to promote CHT's values and value in all conversations and situations To take part in various duties appropriate to being a member of the CHT Staff Team Undertake training and professional development appropriate to the role, and in agreement with the Chief Executive To take part in regular meetings, supervisions and appraisals

Essential:

Experience

Experience of working with or lived experience of complex mental health conditions Experience of working within or lived experience of a recovery orientated approach to supporting adults with complex presentations
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Understanding of the recovery approach Understand the support requirements of people with mental health and other associated conditions. Ability to establish an effective working relationship with clients which is attachment centred and based on the Recovery approach including the skills for comprehensive assessment and action planning. Have good interpersonal skills including active listening, clear and thorough information sharing and good verbal communication skills. Ability to respond appropriately and effectively and de-escalate situations when faced with challenging or violent behaviour. Good written, numeracy and administrative skills e.g.: ability to accurately and competently record comprehensive assessments, action plans and letters. An awareness and understanding of Health & Safety issues related to working in a residential service Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and voluntary services within mental health The ability to initiate and maintain constructive and appropriate relations with clients and external agencies
General

Have a positive and compassionate attitude to working with those with complex mental health conditions as well as a belief and commitment to recovery Able to demonstrate a willingness to engage in CPD Commitment to working within a recovery / psychologically informed framework An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality Willingness and ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends bank holidays including Christmas Eve/ Day and New Years Eve/ Day Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.

Desirable

Certificate in counselling skills or other similar and relevant qualification or experience of engaging in own psychological therapy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,208.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Based on your understanding of CHT's clinical model and the job description, explain how your experience would help you thrive in this role?
Experience:

Support Environment: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/06/2025
Reference ID: Therapeutic Practitioner ML